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S&P 500 Dips as Oil, Iran Tensions Offset Earnings Highs
U.S. stocks retreated Thursday as oil prices rebounded amid fragile progress in U.S.-Iran talks, overshadowing strong earnings and AI-driven market momentum.
South Korea Index Becomes Worldbeater in 2026
South Korea’s stock market index, now dominated by technology firms and new‑industry exposure, has vaulted to the top of global rankings in 2026. Meanwhile, Canada’s index remains weighted toward trad
McDonald's Beats Q1 Forecasts on $2.83 EPS, $6.5B Revenue
McDonald's topped Q1 earnings and revenue expectations, delivering $2.83 EPS and $6.52 B revenue, while CEO warned a worsening consumer climate and the chain eyes selling its under‑performing company‑
Anthropic Gains Full Access to SpaceX Colossus 1
Anthropic and SpaceX have struck a deal giving the AI startup full access to SpaceX's Colossus 1 supercomputer, a move that could power Claude and marks a step toward space‑based data centers.
Crude Oil Falls Below $100 Amid US‑Iran Peace Talks
Even as Iran’s maritime pressure has heightened Strait concerns, global markets are cautiously optimistic after new U.S.–Iran diplomatic talks, pushing crude oil below $100 and sparking mixed equity r
Arm Beats Estimates, Targets $15B Market
Arm, the leading chip‑design firm, posted March‑quarter earnings that beat forecasts and delivered record‑breaking revenue and profit for the quarter and full year. Analysts note the company’s high‑pr
S&P 500 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Energy Prices Rise
Corporate America delivered strong earnings in Q1, with 84% of S&P 500 firms beating forecasts, as rising energy prices and the Iran war‑related inflation and sentiment headwinds fail to derail profit
Robinhood Ventures Fund IPO draws 150k+ retail
Robinhood’s new Ventures Fund I, listed on the NYSE, opened private‑market exposure to retail investors, drawing more than 150,000 participants in its IPO. The fund’s portfolio—spanning Stripe, Oura,
AI pressures private equity, prompting Q1 markdowns
AI is turning into a major headache for private‑equity firms that have heavily invested in enterprise software. The sector is responding with first‑quarter equity markdowns and debt renegotiations to
US Senate Advances CLARITY Act for $3.2T Crypto Market
After the GENIUS Act sparked a 49% surge in stablecoins and pulled institutional capital back to the United States, lawmakers are pushing the CLARITY Act to bring the $3.2 trillion crypto market under
Traders shorted $920M oil before Iran peace report
Oil prices plunged after reports emerged that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a peace deal, sparking scrutiny over unusually large short positions opened just before the news broke.
Shell’s $3.5B Buyback Boosts 17% Yield Put Play
Even as Iran’s maritime pressure and U.S. blockades keep the Strait of Hormuz volatile, the waterway remains officially open, sustaining a “higher‑for‑longer” oil price backdrop. Shell’s integrated mo
AMD Shares Surge 16% to Record High on AI Revenue Beat
AMD's shares surged 16% to a record high after the company posted stronger‑than‑expected data‑center revenue and lifted its full‑year guidance, underscoring AI‑driven demand. Reuters, CNBC, and Invest
S&P 500, Nasdaq Record Highs on AI Surge, Iran Peace
U.S. stock indices surged to record levels on May 6, driven by strong AI chip earnings and fresh optimism over a possible U.S.–Iran peace deal, while oil prices fell on the news.
US Earnings Surge 28% YoY, S&P 500 Hits Record Highs
US corporate earnings are surging, propelling the S&P 500 to fresh record highs even as geopolitical flashpoints in Iran and the Israel‑Lebanon front calm. First‑quarter profit growth is projected at
ADP reports 109K April jobs, beating forecast
ADP’s April payroll report showed a 109,000‑job surge, outpacing expectations and reinforcing a labor market that remains tight despite high inflation. The data bolsters the Fed’s decision to keep rat
Morning Minute: Crypto Majors Rally, Oil Falls on Renewed Peace Hopes
Trump’s pause of the Iran‑related “Project Freedom” sparked a sharp market swing: oil slumped below $100 and Bitcoin surged past $82k, pulling altcoins like ZEC and TON higher. At the same time, Coinb
Palantir Q1 Revenue Jumps 85%, BofA Stays Bullish
Bank of America reiterated a $255 Buy target on Palantir after Q1 revenue jumped 85% to $1.63 billion, driven by 133% U.S. commercial growth and 84% U.S. government growth.
Bullish Buys Equiniti for $4.2B, Boosts Tokenization
Bullish’s $4.2 billion purchase of Equiniti sparked an 11% stock surge and gave the crypto platform a regulated foothold in shareholder‑record keeping, covering a third of the S&P 500. Analysts diverg
Bitcoin Faces $84k Test, $50k Crash Risk
Bitcoin is on the brink of a pivotal test at roughly $84,000. TradingShot warns that a failure at this level could trigger a slide to $50,000, echoing the 2022 bear‑market pattern, while Cryptic Trade
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